Situated between the Haut Var and the Alpes de Hautes Provence, 1h30 from Marseille, Toulon or Manosque, the Sainte Croix Lake is an artificial water reservoir created in 1973, in the heart of the Verdon regional natural park.
Covering an area of 2200 hectares, this body of water is also a mecca for water sports and freshwater fishing. At an altitude of 480 meters, the weather conditions are varied and pleasant, the Mistral wind blows for thrill seekers, a thermal wind is established on summer afternoons and the calm and clear waters await you for your walks and swimming. The center offers various nautical activities. In the program of these days, come and enjoy the outings and baptisms organized on different supports (catamaran, windsurfing, dinghy, paddle, kayak).
Sports school : Information
CN Bauduen's team of instructors welcomes you to the
training sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays all year round. From 1:30 pm to 5 pm.
Thanks to its state-qualified sports teachers, you can also practice : archery.
For the 10 - 16 years old the Var department has set up a "Discovery Sport Pass", once or twice a year. Register to discover one of these activities at https://www.var.fr/pass-sportdecouverte.
The center organizes outdoor sports camps during the school vacations.
Do not hesitate to contact us!
Spoken languages : English, French,
Équipements
Car park
Defibrillator
Services
Pets welcome
Canoe hire
Stand up paddle rental
Leisure Center
Catamaran rental
Windsurf rental
Rental of sailing dinghy
Wing surf with foil hire
Wing surf hire
Galery
more pictures
Contact
Phone 00 33 (0)6 48 580 580
Quartier Les Aires
83630 - BAUDUEN
Modified from 04/02/2026 by "Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Lacs et Gorges du Verdon".
The opening and closing hours of the Bauduen Nautical Center are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the summer season.
Outside the summer season, opening hours may vary depending on the availability of permanent staff.
The opening hours are posted at the entrance of the facility.
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Intercommunal Tourist Office Lacs et Gorges du Verdon 242 avenue Albert 1er, 83630 Aups |+33 4 94 70 21 64 |Contact us
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